LEBRON FAKED US OUT! EX-NBA STAR SAYS KING JAMES RETIREMENT TALK WAS ALL A SHAM!
LeBron James played us all for fools, according to former NBA big man Kendrick Perkins, who claims the Lakers superstar already decided his future.
5/23/2026, 12:40:12 AM

Did LeBron James fool us all? Former NBA star Kendrick Perkins seems to think so! According to NY Post Sports, Perkins is calling out King James, saying his retirement tease was a total setup. Perkins believes James already made up his mind about playing, making his post-Game 4 comments a total charade.
Fans went wild debating LeBron's future after his cryptic remarks. Was he really thinking about hanging up his sneakers, or was it just a way to grab headlines? Perkins is convinced it's the latter, suggesting the Lakers star thrives on being the center of attention.
So, was it a genuine moment of uncertainty, or a calculated move by one of the biggest names in sports? Perkins is spilling the tea, and it’s piping hot!
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